Kownacki welcomes fights with Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua
Tuesday 19 March 2019 16:52, UK
Adam Kownacki could be only a few fights from a world title shot, so we asked the Polish heavyweight about his ambitions and potential battles with British opponents.
Born in Lomza and now based in Brooklyn, Kownacki has beaten three title challengers in his last four fights, and tells Sky Sports why he can become the first world heavyweight champion from Poland.
My aggression. I'm a very aggressive fighter. I go in and I try to get a knockout. The amount of punches I throw is amazing. The average heavyweight throws maybe half the amount of punches I throw, so I think that's a very big plus for me.
It's an amazing feeling. Like they say in soccer, you get that extra player. They are great fans and they always cheer me on.
Yeah of course. I want to fight the best, so if we could make a deal, of course.
I met Dillian when I was in camp with him and [Wladimir] Klitschko. Klitschko was getting ready for his Povetkin fight. Dillian Whyte is a great guy, I think we would put on a hell of a fight.
Anything is possible. I have a great team behind me with Al Haymon and Keith Connolly, so if they could come up with a good deal, I don't see why not.
My resume looks very good, compared to other top 10 fighters. I'm just waiting to get my shot.
It doesn't really matter to me who it is. I just want to get a title shot and become the first Polish heavyweight champion of the world.
That's been my goal, ever since I started boxing to be a heavyweight champion of the world. I'm getting much closer, and I can't wait to get the opportunity and prove myself.
I think it's much closer. I think maybe one [more fight], I'm not sure.
I feel I'm right around the corner, but it's a matter of timing and making sure a world champion isn't lined up to fight.
They are both very good, they both have their assets. They have two different styles. Wilder is more of a power puncher, where Joshua has a lot of power, but he boxes more. Two great fighters.
I hope so, I hope soon. It's hard to say. Maybe I'll fight Joshua over there, or maybe if we can fill up the Wembley Stadium, you never know. Hopefully the next couple of years.
Watch Anthony Joshua defend his world heavyweight titles against Jarrell Miller at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 1, live on Sky Sports Box Office.